Thanks SLOPAR72. I agree that self-responsibility is a step in the right direction. Fortunately there has been a gradual acceptance towards healthier foods and fitness in our society recently but it is going to take a while for it to become the norm instead of the exception. Marathons, Mud Runs, Crossfit etc. is all the rage right now in my circle of friends and aquaintences (I'm in my early 40's). Better quality and gourmet foods are also slowly making there way into the mainstream. Even the National Chains are trying to adapt to the demand for it.